91ÌÒÉ« Home Science Education News News 22 October, 2021 Lisa Martin selected as NARST Executive Director The Science Education Department Chair Dr. Lisa Martin was selected to serve in a 3-year term as the Executive Director of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST). 9 October, 2021 Lili Gallegos Wins 2021 CASE Future Science Teacher Award Lili Gallegos was recognized by the California Associate of Science Educators with the 2021 Future Science Teacher Award. Lili graduated from 91ÌÒÉ« in Spring 2021 with degree in Liberal Studies/Multiple Subject Credential (ITEP). Congratulations, Lili! 8 October, 2021 Laura Henriques Wins 2021 CASE Distinguished Service Award Dr. Laura Henriques was recognized by the California Associate of Science Educators with the 2021 Margaret Nicholson Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations, Laura! 15 September, 2021 Meeting a Growing Need for Physics Teachers There is a severe shortage of qualified science and math teachers nationwide, including physics. 91ÌÒÉ« is credentialing and providing a pathway for existing teachers to add an authorization in physics, enabling them to teach the much-needed subject area.​ 7 August, 2021 Congratulations 2021 Graduates Congratulations to our 2021 Master's degree students in Science Education at 91ÌÒÉ«! 7 August, 2021 Featured Faculty - Dr. Sara Dozier We wish a warm welcome to Dr. Sara Dozier -- the newest member of the tenure-track faculty in Science Education at California State University, Long Beach. 6 August, 2021 Featured Faculty - Dr. Amy Ricketts We wish a warm welcome to Dr. Amy Ricketts -- one of the newest member of the tenure-track faculty in Science Education at 91ÌÒÉ«. 6 August, 2021 Laura Henriques Elected Fellow of the APS Dr. Laura Henriques was awarded induction as Fellow in the American Physical Society for "exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise in physics research, important applications of physics, leadership made in or service to physics, or significant contributions to physics education." 6 August, 2021 Tom Zook Wins Local PhysTEC Teacher of the Year Tom Zook, a triple alum of 91ÌÒÉ«, was selected as the 2021 Local PhysTEC Teacher of the Year. Tom earned his B.S. in physics, secondary physics teaching credential, and M.S. in science education from 91ÌÒÉ«. 30 June, 2021 Archived Department Highlights 2017-2020 Read the news stories released by the department from 2017-2020. 30 June, 2021 Archived Department Highlights 2013-2014 Read the highlights released by the department from 2013-2014. 30 June, 2021 Archived Department Highlights 2015-2017 Read the highlights released by the department from 2015-2017.